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Lilya 4-ever

2002Movie1 h 49 minR

CrimeDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic837.7Rotten Tomatoes84%91%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

In a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya a teenage girl is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life — and a journey that will change everything.

Feels like

  • Bleak Social Realism
  • Tragic Coming-of-Age
  • Post-Soviet Struggles
  • Childhood Neglect
  • Devastating Pathos
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Realistic & Gritty
  • Melancholy Atmosphere
  • Subtle Score

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Lukas Moodysson
Written by
Lukas Moodysson
Produced by
Lars Jönsson
Music by
Nathan Larson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 23, 2002 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
August 23, 2002
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
Russian, English
Made in
Denmark, Sweden
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
15 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Lilya 4-ever?"

Questions about Lilya 4-ever

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lilya 4-ever?

PhiloKanopyFandorCineverseBFI PlayerARROW

In the United States, Lilya 4-ever streams on Philo, Fandor, BFI Player, and ARROW, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Lilya 4-ever worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 83).

Will I feel good after watching Lilya 4-ever?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Lilya 4-ever plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Lilya 4-ever a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 37% of its budget.

Is Lilya 4-ever in English?

SwedishRussianEnglish

No, it was made in Swedish, with some Russian and English.